The Great Canadian Comic Books!
Jan 01, 1971 · 24m
Director
Patrick Loubert, Michael HirshOverview
Film accompanying the book of the same name by Nelvana Enterprises founders Michael Hirsh and Patrick Loubert, with partner Clive Smith as designer and illustrator. It looks at the "Canadian Whites" series of comic books made during World War II, with some focus on Nelvana of the Northern Lights, the genre's first superheroine, and Johnny Canuck. It was accompanied by a two-year travelling tour of the art, the National Gallery of Canada's "Comic Art Traditions in Canada, 1941–45". This is Nelvana Enterprises' first film.
Cast of The Great Canadian Comic Books!
Crew of The Great Canadian Comic Books!
About The Great Canadian Comic Books!
What is The Great Canadian Comic Books! about?
Film accompanying the book of the same name by Nelvana Enterprises founders Michael Hirsh and Patrick Loubert, with partner Clive Smith as designer and illustrator. It looks at the "Canadian Whites" series of comic books made during World War II, with some focus on Nelvana of the Northern Lights, the genre's first superheroine, and Johnny Canuck. It was accompanied by a two-year travelling tour…
When was The Great Canadian Comic Books! released?
The Great Canadian Comic Books! was released on January 1, 1971.
How long is The Great Canadian Comic Books!?
The Great Canadian Comic Books! runs 24 minutes.
Who directed The Great Canadian Comic Books!?
The Great Canadian Comic Books! was directed by Patrick Loubert and Michael Hirsh.
Who is in the cast of The Great Canadian Comic Books!?
The cast of The Great Canadian Comic Books! includes Adrian Dingle (Himself), Cy Bell (Himself), Les Barker (Himself), Martin Lavut ((voice)) and Suki Falkner ((voice)).